In Litchfield Hills, there are lots of things to see and do. The region is known for its beautiful lakes, covered bridges and landscape. Housatonic and Farmington Rivers offers outdoor fun. Go boating, canoeing, kayaking .... Play on a waterslide. Pick apples. Taste wines at a winery. Go on a picnic or a hay ride. In the winter, go cross country skiing or snowmobiling. Camp. Fish. Bird Watch. See wildlife. Hike the Appalachian Trail. Ride a horse. Visit a museum or a historic landmark. Listen to a concert. Attend a play or musical production. Enjoy good food at a local restaurant. Walk through flower gardens ....
Litchfield Hills is located in the northwest region of Connecticut. To the South, it is bounded by Fairfield County Region. To the Northeast, its bounded by the River Valley Region. To the southeast, its bounded by the Greater New Haven Region. To the north, its bounded by the state of Massachusetts and to the west by the state of New York.
Litchfield Hills Attractions
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Appalachian Trail runs 57 miles through parts of east and northeast Connecticut but mostly through Litchfield Hills.
Lake McDonough is located on Rt. 219 off Rt. 44 in Barkhamsted which is near Torrington. You can go boating, hiking, swimming, fishing and picnicking. For nearby lodging see Torrington hotels.
Peoples State Forest is located on East River Rd off Rt. 318 in Barkhamsted near Torrington. There is a nature museum, hiking trails and picnic grounds. Go fishing, camping and canoeing. You can go cross country skiing and snowmobiling here too. For nearby lodging see Torrington hotels.
All Wars Memorial is located on Rt 202 off Rt 8 Exit 42 in Bantam. This Memorial is in honor of all those who served in US armed forces up to the Gulf War. Bantam is south of Litchfield. For nearby lodging see Litchfield hotels.
Burlington State Fish Hatchery is located at 34 Belden Rd Torrington CT. off Rt. 4. The Fish hatchery produces both trout and salmon used for stocking Connecticut's waterways. You can go hiking in the area. Burlington is east of Torrington. For nearby lodging see Torrington hotels.
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area is located at 341 Milford St. Burlington on Rt. 69 off I-84 Exit 39. There are hiking trails, a waterfall and more. Burlington is east of Torrington. For nearby lodging see Torrington hotels.
Quassy Amusement Park is in Middlebury near Waterbury and Southbury. There's a beach, rides, a saturation station, arcade, food and games. Lots of fun for the whole family. For nearby lodging see Southbury or Waterbury hotels.
- Bethel
- Blue Jay Orchards
- ride hay rides
- pick your own apples
- Sunrise Herbal Remedies
- classes
- medicinal herbs
- consultations
- Bristol
- Lake Compounce Family Theme Park
- waterslides
- 50 rides
- wooden roller coaster
- American clock and Watch Museum
- 1801 mansion
- largest collection of American produced clocks
- Carousel museum of New England
- 3 galleries
- antique carousel art
- fine art exhibits
- Museum of fire history
- gift shop
- H.C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center
- trails
- interpretive center
- nature
- library
- animal exhibits
- Danbury
- Danbury Museum and historical Society
- 1785 house
- 18th and 19th century furnishings
- research library
- Danbury Railway Museum
- vintage locomotives
- restored 1903 station
- model railroads
- Railyard train rides
- Ives concert park
- outdoor amphitheater
- rock n roll concerts
- jazz
- blues
- Motown
- classical
- Military Museum of Southern New England
- dioramas
- exhibits of tanks
- Musicals at Richter
- outdoor theater
- musicals
- cabaret
- Tarrywile Park and Mansion
- recreation park
- hiking trails
- horseback riding trails
- cross country skiing
- special events
- community center in Mansion
- Theatre at WestConn
- Westside Nature Preserve
- woodland
- wetland
- nature trail
- Litchfield
- New Milford
- Hunt Hill Farm/Silo
- National Register of Historic Places
- Silo Gallery
- cooking school
- Skitch Henderson Living Museum
- New Milford Historical society museum
- gallery
- furniture
- potter
- Boardman Store - 1796
- Knapp House - 1810
- local history
- genealogy research
- Norfolk
- Greenwoods Theatre
- Victorian opera house
- musicals
- comedies
- cabaret
- vintage films
- Loon Meadow Farm
- horse drawn carriage rides
- tours of Buttermilk falls
- meadows
- streams
- winter sleigh rides
- Ridgefield
- The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
- Keeler Tavern Museum
- National Register of historic places
- British cannonball embedded in outside wall
- 18th century furnishings
- Colonial costumed guides
- Garden
- Gift shop
- Ridgefield guild of Artists
- Ridgefield Playhouse
- Ridgefield Theatre Barn
- Southbury
- Audubon Center at Bent of the River
- wildlife sanctuary
- nature trails
- hiking
- Torrington
- Artwell Gallery and Community Arts Center
- Burr Pond State Park
- Lake
- woods
- swimming
- canoeing
- sailing
- Kayaking
- pedal boating
- hiking
- picnic areas
- fishing
- ice skating
- Torrington Historical Society Hotchkiss Fyler house
- built 1900
- original furnishings
- art college
- carriage house
- Warner Theater
- National Register of historic places
- restored 1931 Art Deco design
- Waterbury
- close to Middlebury Quassy Amusement park
- Fine Arts Center
- Mattatuck Museum
- Palace Theatre
- Seven Angels Theatre
- Timexpo: The Timex Museum
- Wolcott